Gawker reports that the comments were seen as ignorant and insensitive, and prompted Wonder to issue a statement of apology to The Advocate.

He said: "I'm sorry that my words about anyone feeling confused about their love were misunderstood. No one has been a greater advocate for the power of love in this world than I; both in my life and in my music.

"Clearly, love is love, between a man and a woman, a woman and a man, a woman and a woman and a man and a man. What I'm not confused about is the world needing much more love, no hate, no prejudice, no bigotry and more unity, peace and understanding. Period."

Listen to Stevie Wonder's 'I Believe (When I Fall in Love it Will Be Forever)' below: